Deepening Our Connections to Nature and One Another

From Kate Stookey, Maine Coast Heritage Trust President and CEO

Growing up in Blue Hill, the time I spent hiking around the woods and camping out on islands instilled a deep sense of wonder and grounding I’ve carried with me throughout my life. As an adult, I am more and more aware of how special Maine is and appreciate why people continue to be drawn here. Maine has a strong gravitational pull.

Unique stories fill this annual publication; I’m sure you each have your own. Our stories remind us why we commit ourselves to the work of conservation. Here in Maine, nature is still big and bold enough to remind us that we are part of it. We want to make sure this remains true.

Alongside a growing and increasingly more diverse community of people who care about and are impacted by the health of our shared lands and waters, Maine Coast Heritage Trust is making sure conservation protects healthy ecosystems, fosters thriving communities, and deepens our connections to nature and one another. We envision a Maine with coastlines, waters, and woods full of life; where all people and communities are engaged in the outdoors and actively work together to protect and care for the lands and waters that sustain us; and where functioning natural systems help curb climate change impacts and support vibrant communities and economies.

How can we work together to realize this vision? This is one of the questions we’re asking as we commit to accelerating the pace and scale of conservation and to playing our part in addressing the multifaceted challenges Maine faces in the coming years.

Thank you for your ongoing support of MCHT and conservation in Maine. We couldn’t do this work with you.

With gratitude,
Kate Stookey
MCHT President and CEO